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Akron Beacon Journal
Akron couple plans to turn former fire station into Wallhaven Hop Shop
Over a year after Fire Station No. 12 was decommissioned and replaced , a pair of Akron landlords have plans to breathe new life into the historic building. The buyers, Lana and Brendan Jeter , plan to turn the property into "a family friendly community hub," Deputy Director of Economic Development Sean Vollman said. The name of the place? The Wallhaven Hop Shop, according to documents provided to council. "It will feature an in-house taproom brewing craft soda, kombucha, and nitro coffee; a bottled beverage library, a gallery for artists, co-working space and a stage for live music and community events," Vollman told Akron City Council's Planning and Economic Development Committee on Oct. 26. The Wallhaven Hop Shop would start with a bakery and cafe offering Slavic and Eastern European baked goods before expanding to include beer and wine service and more. "Our longer-term vision includes immersive experiences, mini golf, family shows and group programming by day,with concerts, comedy, art events and private rentals adding evening activity," the document states, all while maintaining the "firehouse character." A year ago, the city put the old station, located in Wallhaven, up for sale . Vollman said the Jeters plan to have the
Realty Today
Akron Unanimously Eliminates Residential Minimum Lot Sizes, Opening 11,286 Vacant Parcels to Development
Akron's city council voted unanimously this week to eliminate residential minimum lot sizes — a sweeping zoning change that puts more than 11,000 currently vacant parcels within reach of builders in one of America's most affordable and most population-depleted legacy cities. The ordinance, reported Monday by HousingWire, removes the...
Cleveland Jewish News
ELLE sold to Olé Tapas Bar, to close Dec. 31
ELLE Restaurant in Solon will end its five-year run under its current ownership Dec. 31 after its owners were approached by another restaurant group interested in purchasing the business. Owner Jay Leitseon said the decision to sell was unexpected, but the opportunity would allow 56 Restaurant Group to focus on...
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Bridgestone Opens $3 Million Bandag Training Center on Its Akron Campus
Bridgestone Americas announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, the opening of a new Bandag Training Center on its Akron campus, a $3 million investment that will train hundreds of commercial tire dealer and fleet professionals each year on tire retreading, the company said in a release distributed by PR Newswire. The nearly 15,000-square-foot center sits inside […]
Medina County Gazette
OSU Extension berry workshop brings people to Lodi farm
LODI — About 50 people gathered at Cartersville Farm on Thursday to learn about growing blueberries and other berries, exceeding the turnout owners Bill and Donna Eisenhardt typically expect for an educational event. The Northern Ohio Berry School, hosted by Ohio State University Extension in Medina County, brought berry...
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American Made Bags’ Former Owner Pleads Guilty To Failing To Pay Employment Taxes
•Thomas Armour II, former owner of American Made Bags (asi/35556), pleaded guilty to failing to pay nearly $1.25 million in employment taxes. •The Akron, OH-based supplier previously faced federal investigations over wage, overtime and employee-classification violations. •Armour faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for Jan. 11,...
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Akron announces water rate increases in 2027
Akron's water rates are changing beginning next year to support infrastructure upgrades throughout the city. The current flat-rate water fee for most households is $9 per month. That rate will rise to $12 in February. Akron Director of Public Service Chris Ludle said infrastructure upgrades have become a top priority...
akronlife.com
Best Modern Market: The Mercantile
Becca Gippin fell in love with downtown Akron again when working as a bartender at Blu-Tique Hotel till around March 2026. But interactions with hotel guests also led her to realize what downtown lacked. “I got a front-row to downtown Akron for the first time and saw how beautiful it...
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Old and New: Crafty Steere Brings Akron Classics Downtown
Like its Fairlawn and Tallmadge locations, Crafty Steere’s new downtown Akron location preserves food items Akron residents know and love. In addition to being a market, find a restaurant and bar with games when it opens in early 2027, according to its Facebook page. It’s located in the former O’Neil’s Department Store building. “I had an affinity for trying to restore some of the old glory,” says founder and owner Brian Steere. “My realization was [the downtown area] just needed more business.” The market features classic favorites that launched Crafty Steere — items like Our Bar, a rich, creamy cheese spread featuring cheddar and horseradish, and Killer Brownies, triple-layer brownies with fudge and caramel, topped with walnuts, both based on West Point Market original recipes. Also shop Pandora’s Cupcakes, and enjoy deli sandwiches and a bar with 10 beers on tap and cocktails. Stop by the restaurant for a 1/2-pound cheeseburger featuring high-quality beef from Copley’s J. Parker Cattle Co. or the house-made Johnny Romano chicken fingers. Overlooking Lock 3 Park, the upstairs area has rentable event space. Crafty Steere offers a new downtown destination for artisanal shopping and dining while uplifting Akron’s rich past.
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Myers Industries Posts Q3 Revenue Growth Despite Margin Pressure
Myers Industries Inc. this week reported third-quarter net sales growth of 8.1%, even as a sharp spike in resin costs squeezed profit margins, the Akron, OH-based plastics and metal products manufacturer announced. The company posted net sales of $171.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up from $158.5...